Category Archives: Teaching

You Are the Light of the World

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 are both a declaration and a calling: “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden…” Notice that Jesus does not say, “Try to become the light,” or … Continue reading →

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Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Abraham stands near the beginning of the biblical story, yet his life continues to shape how we understand faith, obedience, and our relationship with God. Scripture does not present him as a flawless hero but as a real person whose … Continue reading →

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More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, hungry after forty days of fasting, Satan offered Him a simple solution: Turn these stones into bread. It was practical. Logical. Immediate. But Jesus replied with a deeper truth: “People do not live … Continue reading →

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Revelation 22: The Last Word, the Last Invitation, the Last Hope

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Bible does not end with confusion or fear. It ends with clarity, beauty, promise—and an invitation. Revelation 22 is the final chapter of Scripture, but it is not merely a conclusion. It is a destination. After the visions of … Continue reading →

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When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Malachi 4:5–6 “Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise … Continue reading →

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“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

In a culture defined by constant change, shifting values, and uncertain futures, this simple statement from Malachi stands like a granite rock: “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) Few verses are as stabilizing—and as confronting—as … Continue reading →

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20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

As 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full. Gratitude has a way of slowing us down and helping us see the goodness of God that might otherwise blur into the busyness of life. Scripture tells us to “give … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Universalism: If “Everyone Goes to Heaven,” Why Did Jesus Die?

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

In recent years, the belief known as universalism—the idea that everyone ultimately goes to heaven regardless of faith, repentance, or response to Christ—has become increasingly popular. It is often presented as compassionate, hopeful, and more loving than traditional Christian teaching. … Continue reading →

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Restoring My First Love

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading →

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The Book of Life: Heaven’s Most Important Record

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few images in the book of Revelation are as sobering—or as hope-filled—as the Book of Life. In a book filled with symbols, judgments, beasts, and cosmic conflict, the Book of Life stands quietly at the center of what ultimately matters … Continue reading →

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